07 February 2013

Muslims in deadlock with Lancashire County Council over halal school meals

THE Lancashire Council of Mosques is in deadlock with the county council over halal meat provision to schools.

Three months ago the organisation urged parents not to allow their children to eat school meals provided by Lancashire County Council which contain meat.

The warning came because of concerns over whether halal products were properly accredited by the authorities approved by the council.

.... “I am prepared to discuss this, but the council of mosques must recognise that the ccouncil will not provide meat from animals that were not stunned before slaughter.” [Lancashire Telegraph] Read more